FastforwardSteel enduro hardtail from Last

Stefan Loibl

 · 08.10.2015

Fastforward: steel enduro hardtail from LastPhoto: Hersteller
Fastforward: steel enduro hardtail from Last
A Kickstarter campaign for series production: The small German bike manufacturer Last is using crowdfunding to get its new 29-inch enduro hardtail ready for the market.

A 29-inch hardtail with a fun geometry and the option of integrating the new 27.5 Plus tyres in a sensible way poses a number of challenges in terms of development and design. A real challenge, especially for smaller manufacturers. The German bike forge Last has now been presented. Last calls its new steel enduro hardtail Fastforward, which is characterised by its agile and playful character despite the large wheels. The Fastforward owes this guarantee of riding fun to an extremely slack steering angle of 64 degrees in combination with unusually short chainstays (426-426 mm).

Whether in the bike park or on natural trails, the Last test and development team felt comfortable on all tested surfaces during initial test rides. They also received a lot of positive criticism during prototype test rides. This has encouraged Last to bring the Fastforward into series production with the help of a crowdfunding project on Kickstarter - parallel to the new Enduro Fully.

  The Last Fastforward: 29-inch steel enduro hardtail that can also be ridden with 27.5 Plus tyres.Photo: Hersteller The Last Fastforward: 29-inch steel enduro hardtail that can also be ridden with 27.5 Plus tyres.

Kickstarter target already exceeded

You can find comprehensive information on the new 29-inch enduro hardtail from Last as well as all the details on geometry, design and funding on Kickstarter at the following link: www.last-bikes.de/kickstarter

Last's Kickstarter campaign is still running until 25 October 2015 and Last has already reached its funding target of almost 20,000 euros. You can support the Last Fastforward with various frame packages and secure a frame now.

  The prototype frames of the Fastforward weighed 2.6 kilos. The steel frame is made from Japanese 4130 CrMo tubes.Photo: Hersteller The prototype frames of the Fastforward weighed 2.6 kilos. The steel frame is made from Japanese 4130 CrMo tubes.  Short chainstays should guarantee playful handling and riding fun.Photo: Hersteller Short chainstays should guarantee playful handling and riding fun.
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